Vivitar Vivicam 3555 User Manual

Contents

Electromagnetic Compatibility Notice..............................................................................................................................................................................4

Caution............................................................................................................................................................................................................................4

Precautions.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................5

About batteries............................................................................................................................................................................................................5

Camera Features............................................................................................................................................................................................................5

System Requirements....................................................................................................................................................................................................6

Package Contents...........................................................................................................................................................................................................7

Nomenclature..................................................................................................................................................................................................................7

Installing Batteries...........................................................................................................................................................................................................9

Preparing to take Images (digital photos).......................................................................................................................................................................9

Inserting a Compact Flash (CF) card...........................................................................................................................................................................9

Removing a Compact Flash (CF) card..................................................................................................................................................................10

Turning the Camera on / off.......................................................................................................................................................................................11

Setting up Your Camera............................................................................................................................................................................................11

SETUP MENU (Date/Time, Language, Sound, Format Media, Auto Power Off)..................................................................................................11

RECORD MENU (LCD Brightness, Quick View, White Balance, EV Compensate, Light Frequency).................................................................12

Selecting Shooting Mode (Normal versus Rapid Fire (Burst) mode) and Resolution................................................................................................13

Selecting Flash Mode................................................................................................................................................................................................14

Selecting Timer Mode................................................................................................................................................................................................14

Taking an Image...........................................................................................................................................................................................................15

Recording a Movie (without sound)..............................................................................................................................................................................15

Reviewing Images on the LCD monitor........................................................................................................................................................................15

Displaying Image Information.............................................................................................................................................................................15

Viewing Multiple Images....................................................................................................................................................................................16

Displaying PLAY MENU.....................................................................................................................................................................................16

Reviewing movies on the LCD monitor.........................................................................................................................................................................17

Displaying movie Information.............................................................................................................................................................................17

Erasing Images/movies................................................................................................................................................................................................18

Formatting Media.......................................................................................................................................................................................................18

Connecting Camera to TV...................................................................................................................................................................................................................18

Connecting Camera to PC (PC mode).........................................................................................................................................................................19

Installing Arcsoft programs and camera drivers for Windows 98SE/Me...................................................................................................................................19

Installing camera drivers .............................................................................................................................................................................................................19

Downloading Images/ Movies from Removable Disk......................................................................................................................................................................19

Playing back Downloaded Movies........................................................................................................................................................................19

Locating the Video Driver.......................................................................................................................................................................................................19

Installing Arcsoft Programs and Camera drivers - Windows 2000/XP.........................................................................................................................20

Downloading Images / Movies from Removable Disk.....................................................................................................................................................................21

Downloading Images using PhotoStudio.........................................................................................................................................................................................21

Using PhotoPrinter...................................................................................................................................................................................................................22

Using PhotoFantasy...................................................................................................................................................................................................................23

Using your Digital Camera as a PC camera.....................................................................................................................................................................................23

Additional Information.............................................................................................................................................................................................................24

Reviewing the User's Manual on the CD ROM...............................................................................................................................................................................24

Installing Acrobat Reader................................................................................................................................................................................................................24

Uninstalling Arcsoft programs............................................................................................................................................................................................24

Troubleshooting...................................................................................................................................................................................................................25

Product Specifications...................................................................................................................................................................................................................26

Trademark Acknowledgements..............................................................................................................................................................................................26

Electromagnetic Compatibility Notice

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

If the unit does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try correcting the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or any experienced TV/radio technician for help.

NOTE:

Shielded cables are used with this unit to ensure compliance with the Class B FCC limits. A high electrostatic discharge environment may cause the camera to malfunction. Reset the camera by taking out the batteries and re-inserting them.

Caution

In order to maintain compliance with FCC regulations, shielded cables must be used with this equipment. Operation with non-approved equipment or unshielded cables is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception. To comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules, this device must only be installed on computer equipment certified to comply with the Class B limits. In addition, only the supplied USB cable should be used with the product. Operation with non-certified computers, use of a cable other than that supplied, or modification of the device may result in interference to radio or television reception and could void the user’s authority to operate this device.

Precautions

Thank you for purchasing the Vivicam 3555 Digital Camera. Please read the following precautions carefully before using the product.

• This camera is not water-resistant and should not be used outdoors in snow or rain. If accidentally dropped in water, please quickly pour out

the water. Dry it with sunlight or an air-blower.

• Protect the camera from excessive humidity. It will fog the lens and images will be blurred.

• Do not expose the camera to sand or dust

• Do not attempt to disassemble the camera yourself. Always send it to an authorized service facility for repair.

• To store the camera, wrap it in a clean, soft cloth and place it in a cool, dry, dust-free place. Do not store the camera directly under

the sun or in extreme heat.

• Take care of the lens. Use a soft, damp cloth to clean it.

• Do not scratch the Lens, Status LCD Panel, LCD Monitor or Viewfinder.

• If the Status LCD Panel or LCD Monitor is damaged, do not touch it.

• Condensation is a problem when bringing cold equipment into a warm room. Place the camera in a plastic bag so condensation forms

on the outside of the bag.

About Batteries

• Battery life is shorter for poor quality alkaline batteries. If you frequently use the LCD monitor and flash, you should use good quality batteries

(e.g. Energizer alkaline batteries). High power NiMH rechargeable batteries (1300mAH or higher) are recommended.

• If the camera fails to start after inserting new batteries (nothing appears on the Status LCD panel), the batteries may be inserted in wrong

orientation.

• The batteries may explode or cause burns if disassembled, recharged, shorted, exposed to high temperature, or disposed of in a fire.

• Alkaline or NiMH batteries can be used with this camera. The camera may not function properly if you use poor quality batteries.

• Make sure all batteries are fresh, or fully charged.

• Ensure that the battery orientation is correct when placing them in the camera

• Batteries may feel warm after being used for some time.

• Remove the batteries if you will not use the camera for one month or longer.

Camera Features

1. High speed processor with full functions

2. SXGA resolution (1280 x 1024)

3. Lens with large aperture (F2.8)

4. Short shot-to-shot time

5. Two resolution levels (SXGA and VGA) and three quality settings

6. 1.4-inch color LCD monitor (240 x 160 dots)

7. USB connectivity to your PC

8. Built-in flash (Auto, On, Off and Red-Eye Reduction modes)

9. Compatible with Compact Flash memory cards (type1) - to 128MB

10. Tripod mounting socket

11. 4 x AA alkaline batteries

12. Exposure Compensation (-1.5 to +1.5 eV)

13. White Balance (Auto, Daylight, Incandescent, Fluorescent 1 or Fluorescent 2)

14. 2X Digital Zoom (VGA resolution)

15. Quick View (View image after capture, before saving to CF memory card)

16. Video output port for TV display (NTSC or PAL, selectable)

17. Slide show mode

18. Folder selection (DCF compatible)

19. File Protection

20. Date/Time setting

21. LCD monitor display in 7 languages

22. Auto power off - to save batteries

23. Image erasure on LCD monitor

24. Movie taking without sound

System Requirements

• Personal computer with a Pentium 300MHz microprocessor (minimum) and a CD-ROM drive

• Windows 98SE / Me / 2000 / XP*

• 32MB RAM for Windows 98SE, 64MB RAM for Windows Me/2000, 128MB RAM for Windows XP

• 500MB of available hard disk space for Windows 98SE/Me/2000, 1GB for Windows XP

• Color display monitor with 16 bit color (24 or 32 bit preferred) or above

• Available USB port * It is recommended that Windows XP users set a restore point before installing camera drivers

Package Contents Back panel

• Vivicam 3555 Digital Camera

• Program CD (Application Software, User’s Manual, camera drivers)

• USB cable

• TV cable

• Quick Start Guide

• User Manual, Printed

• Warranty Card

• Hand Strap

• Alkaline Batteries (AA - four)

• 16MB Compact Flash Card

Nomenclature

Front panel

POWER: Turns camera on / off RES: Changes resolution - between high and low resolution, and capturing

mode

Timer: Turns timer (10-second delay) on / off Flash: Toggles between Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, On, or Off modes

LCD Monitor Control Buttons:

MENU: Displays various menus on LCD monitor UP: Navigates upward in the menus DOWN: Navigates downward in the menus ENTER:

• Confirms item selection

• Zooms in (in Record mode)

DISP:

• Turns LCD monitor on / off (in Record mode)

• Toggles among full screen, full screen with image information and 3 x 3 thumbnails display (in Play mode)

Lens

Hand strap mount

Shutter

LED

Viewfinder window

Flash

Resolution

Timer

Flash

Viewfinder

Power switch

LCD monitor control buttons

LCD monitor

Top panel

Mode dial:

Record mode : For taking images / movies Play mode : For reviewing images / movies you have taken Setup mode : For setting various parameters and values Erase mode : For erasing images / movies you have taken PC mode : For downloading photos / movies / using as web camera

Shutter: Takes images (digital photos) / movies

Side panel

USB Port: For connecting to your PC Video Port: For connecting to a television, projector, tape player, or

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